5 fun things to do in the Maldives

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November 13, 2015 4:30 PM

With a tropical-monsoon climate, Maldives consists of 1,200 coral islands making it an attractive spot for beach loving folks and honeymooners.

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Lying Southwest of India and Sri Lanka, Maldives is an island nation located is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

Maldives holds the record of being the lowest country on the planet and is also the country with the lowest natural highest point in the world, at 7 ft 10 inches.

With a tropical-monsoon climate, Maldives consists of 1,200 coral islands making it an attractive spot for beach loving folks and honeymooners.

Between snorkeling, scuba diving and rafting, there are several things one can get up to in Maldives.

Here are 5 fun activities you can engage in Maldives.

1. Explore the underwater world: Maldives offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. Take advantage of the clear blue waters and explore the aquatic life here.

2. Go sight seeing: Capital, Male offers several interesting sights like the Old Friday Mosque which dates as far as the 1600s, the National Museum and Utheemu Ganduvaru, the childhood home of Maldivian national hero, Mohammed Thakurufaanu.

3. Go on a dhoni cruise: Explore this lovely paradise onboard a traditional boat.

4. Explore the local food: Take advantage of this island location and explore the local cuisine which offers an infusion of sea food and south Asian food.

5. Learn how to dive: Do something out of the ordinary by learning how to dive in these clear, friendly waters.

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